First published 9/18/2026, 9:34:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 9:34:15 PM

Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 12:52PM AKDT until September 19 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

The National Weather Service office in Juneau issued a Small Craft Advisory on Sept 18 at 12:52 PM AKDT (2026-09-18T20:52:00Z), in effect through Sept 19 at 4:00 AM AKDT, warning of hazardous marine conditions for small vessels in the Juneau, Alaska area.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Small craft advisories indicate winds and/or seas hazardous to small boats and local marine traffic. Mariners, ferry operators, commercial and recreational boaters in the Juneau area should take precautions, alter plans, or avoid going out on the water until conditions improve.

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 12:52PM AKDT until September 19 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

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